I very much enjoyed putting this piece together. It's not hard, but it does require diligent counting so you don't get off by one or two. To me it seems that the raven's beak is really squished into the letters (especially the d on pondered). What do you guys think?
So, I am considering this piece for competition this year in the Western Showcase at the local Calgary Stampede. I won 3rd in my division last year with my Needlemania piece... but here's my worry. Is this too 'dark' for competition? Will people be turned off by the subject of the pattern being the intro line from Edgar Allen Poe's, The Raven. See it's perfect for me and my man and will go up in our house (amazingly I think this is the first piece in years that won't be given away or donated) but I worry that others might not see it that way... so opinions?
I look forward to hearing what you guys think about the raven beak and subject matter here.
I've turned my attention to the cottages, as it's April 2 and I haven't gotten the March cottage done yet! lol. After that it will be back to Dragons for a bit (which is getting close to a page finish I promise) and the baby sampler (with a due date of end of May).
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Hey Mel -- Congrats on finishing Raven. The beak looks a little crowded but not bad. I love Poe's poem, so I wouldn't think anything of entering it in the stampede. Go for it!
Love this piece. Still need to frame mine. Enter it! Most people like Poe.
I don't think the beak looks out of place or too close. And you should enter it, no matter that it's Poe! I have given up on trying to keep up with the cottages. It was bringing me down, so I've put April away and I'll start them up again when I "feel" the urge.
Raven came out gorgeous! and Yes enter it in the fair. Poe is a classical literature author and most people knows his works. Go for it!
I think it looks wonderful! You should definitely enter it. :)
~McKenna
I didn't notice the beak until I read your concern. I think because it is darker than the lettering. Don't worry about people being turned off by Poe....I bet more credit to the famous line, than to the darker side of Poe. And good for you....keeping something for yourself!
I do think the beak looks a bit squished, however, it wasn't noticiable until you pointed it out ;). It is Beautiful!
I love your Raven and do not think the beak looks squashed. Go for the competition. At the moment I am stitching my March cottage I am not rushing as April' chart and supplies has not reached me yet
Beautiful finish, Mel. I especially love the purple silk you used for the letters. It's lovely. What is it? I, for one, do not think that it's "too dark" but that's just me.
Hugs,
Veronica.
I love it Mel... congratulations on your finish. I really like the purple fiber you used and Raven should definitely be entered in the competition. Gorgeous!
Lovely finish, I also think you should enter the competition
Raven turned out so lovely! I don't think you will have any issues with the piece being "too dark" as most people know who Edgar Allen Poe is and will recognize his most famous poem...I say go for it...it is a great finish.
Brilliant finish Mel! I'm not sure why you question putting it in the competition. If you like it, then that's all that matters :o)
A lovely finish Mel :)
It looks great Mel, I think the beak looks fine, looks like he wants a little nibble of the wording. I'd enter it as not everyone likes cutie designs and it won't just be you that it appeals to.
Looks great as is Mel!
Lovely finish!
Great finish,Mel. Love The Raven.
Take Care & Happy Stitchin'
Hugs, Sandy
WOW! Looks Gorgeous! I love Poe and The Raven is my favorite poem! I have this particular pattern, but I haven't started stitching it yet. I was so happy to see it stitched and looking so beautiful on your blog! ^_^
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